HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-07-2004Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
January 7, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice -Chair Frank Weir, Commissioners Kendall Griffith, Nancy
Franke -Wilson, and Melissa Musliner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Peggy Larson and Commissioner James Holmes
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barb
Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Associate Planner Kip Berglund, and Office Support
Representative Janice Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Hurlburt requested that the Commission amend the agenda to add administering the oath
of office to Sarah Anderson.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, recommending
approval of the amended January 7, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
A. OATH OF OFFICE — SARAH ANDERSON
Director Hurlburt administered the oath of office to Sarah Anderson.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 17, 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
December 17, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
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B. INSURANCE ADVISORS, INC. (2003134)
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the site
plan amendment and variance for a loading area located at 15020 -27th Avenue North. Vote. 5
Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. (2003118)
Vice -Chair Weir introduced the request by Banner Engineering, Corp. for a preliminary plat, site
plan amendment, interim use permit, and conditional use permits to allow construction of a new
48,000 square -foot research and development building at 9714 10th Avenue North.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the December 30, 2003 staff report.
Vice -Chair Weir introduced Dan Gallagher, 3609 Gettysburg Avenue, architect for the project.
Mr. Gallagher showed a rendering of the project to illustrate that the proposed building would
have the same color, brick, and windows as the existing three buildings to maintain the same
characteristics throughout the campus.
Vice -Chair Weir opened the public hearing.
Vice -Chair Weir introduced Raymond N. Johnson, 1030 Nathan Lane North. Mr. Johnson
commented that this land used to be his garden. Mr. Johnson noted there are still 12 — 15 cars
parking there every day. He asked how large the building would be as it is right next to his house
where he has resided for 53 years. Mr. Johnson asked what this piece of land would sell for.
Vice -Chair Weir introduced Jean Johnson, 1020 Nathan Lane North, who stated she has lived
there 28 years. Ms. Johnson asked where the new building would be placed. She asked how
much land would be needed for the building and inquired if any of her land would be needed.
Vice -Chair Weir introduced Eleanor Johnson, 1030 Nathan Lane North. Ms. Johnson asked if
the building would be on Nathan Lane or on 10th Avenue and said there is already so much
traffic.
Vice -Chair Weir introduced Deanne Westlund, 9818 10th Avenue North. Ms. Westlund said she
is concerned mainly about traffic and there is only one stop sign. She asked about security
lighting on the buildings and said her main concern is the increase in the number of people and
resulting traffic.
Vice -Chair Weir closed the public hearing.
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Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the site plan, showing the building would be
technically on Nathan Lane, but the primary address for the Banner campus is on
10th Avenue.
The new building would be closest to Nathan Lane and north of the Raymond and Eleanor
Johnson home. Senior Planner Darling said the City does not get notification of property sale
until months after the fact and does not have sale information. Senior Planner Darling said the
applicant has stated that over the course of 7-10 years 100 employees would be added in the new
building. A joint parking lot would be shared by all the buildings on campus and there would be
3 access points on both 10th Avenue and Nathan Lane.
Vice -Chair Weir asked if there would be any use of Ms. (Jean) Johnson's land for the proposed
building.
Senior Planner Darling said the certified surveys which have been reviewed, indicate Banner
Engineering Corp. is the sole owner of the properties, and added they will be maintaining proper
setbacks from property lines. She said a lighting plan has been submitted but more detail is
required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Commissioner Anderson asked if trees would act as a buffer from light for the homeowners, and
inquired about the required traffic management plan.
Senior Planner Darling responded that there are several mature trees between the older parking
lot and the first residential home. She said the applicant is proposing to save some other mature
trees by relocating them. Senior Planner Darling said the transportation demand management
program, which is required prior to the occupancy of the building, is required for any application
that would increase the number of employees by 100 or more. The TDM program asks the
employer to reflect on what means they can use to reduce the amount of demand on the regional
freeway system.
MOTION by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to recommend
approval of the request by Banner Engineering Corp. for a preliminary plat, site plan amendment,
interim use permit and conditional use permits to allow construction of a new 48,000 square -foot
research and development building at 9714 10th Avenue North. Ro Call Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
B. BERTSBEST.COM (2003127)
Vice -Chair Weir introduced the request by Robert Durych (BertsBest.Com) for a conditional use
permit to allow accessory enclosed retail sales events for property located at 800 Berkshire Lane
North.
Associate Planner Berglund gave an overview of the December 30, 2003 staff report.
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Vice -Chair Weir introduced the applicant, Robert Durych, who explained that they would like to
offer to the public the smaller dollar ticket items.
Commissioner Wilson inquired what type of products would be sold.
Mr. Durych said their customers range from Amazon.com to Target, selling overstock, reverse
logistics supply chain management depending on client needs. Mr. Durych said their inventory
includes a variety of housewares, toys, some domestic items and clothing.
Commissioner Griffith asked if Friday and Saturday sales occur at the other eight locations.
Mr. Durych responded there are no sales as grocery reclamations are handled at these sites.
Commissioner Anderson addressed the issue of parking and asked if the applicant had a plan in
place to address parking for the potential increase to 200 customers.
Mr. Durych said if there is a parking problem, the dock areas could be striped for parking.
Director Hurlburt stated a January 7, 2004 letter from Gary C. Eidson, counsel to the property
owner at 1005 Berkshire Lane was received. Mr. Eidson's expressed concern about potential
parking spillover on to the street. Director Hurlburt said conditions in the resolution address this
parking issue.
Vice -Chair Weir opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak on the issue,
Vice -Chair Weir closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Musliner, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to recommend
approval of the request by Robert Durych (BertsBest.Com) for a conditional use permit to allow
accessory enclosed retail sales events for property located at 800 Berkshire Lane North. Roll
Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
C. BARGAINJIMS.COM, INC. (2003131)
Vice -Chair Weir introduced the request by Lev Mirman (BargainJims.Com, Inc.) for a
conditional use permit to allow an accessory enclosed retail area in the I-1 (Light Industrial)
district for property located at 3600 Holly Lane North.
Associate Planner Berglund gave an overview of the December 30, 2003 staff report.
Vice -Chair Weir introduced the applicant, Lev Mirman. Mr. Mirman said BargainJims is an
Internet company and they do not want to pursue retail sales, but in order to sell scooters, they
must get a motorcycle dealership. To obtain this dealership, they must classify as retail. Mr.
Mirman stated he concurred with the conditions in the staff report.
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Vice -Chair Weir opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak on the issue,
Vice -Chair Weir closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to recommend
approval of the request by Lev Mirman (BargainJims.Com, Inc.) for a conditional use permit to
allow an accessory enclosed retail area in the I-1 (Light Industrial) district for property located at
3600 Holly Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Musliner to adjourn the
meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.